He said he was there to: “defend the Muslim community against EDL thuggery” and because he “wanted to stand in solidarity with Muslims who oppose far right Islamists.”

But, while holding placards which read ‘Stop EDL & far right Islamists. No to ALL hate’ and ‘Gays & Muslims UNITE! Stop the EDL’, Tatchell was subjected to anti-gay hostility from a minority of homophobic Muslims who, ironically, were part of the anti-EDL demonstration.”